Dirk E. Deaton (born 1994) is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 159th district. He assumed office in 2019.

Early life and education

Deaton is a native of

Noel, Missouri Noel is a city in McDonald County, Missouri, United States, along the Elk River. The population was 1,832 at the 2010 census. The county adjoins the border with Northwest Arkansas. History A post office called Noel has been in operation since ...

. He attended Crowder College and Missouri Southern State University before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies from Liberty University.

Career

Deaton was a member of the McDonald County Republican Club and co-founded the Noel Betterment Association. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2018 and assumed office in 2019. Deaton also serves as vice chair of the House Budget Committee and chair of the House Subcommittee on Appropriations for Health, Mental Health, and Social Services.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Deaton, Dirk Living people 1994 births People from McDonald County, Missouri Missouri Republicans Liberty University alumni Members of the Mississippi House of Representatives Crowder College alumni